How Much Is 0.21 Cups of Powdered Sugar in Grams?
0.21 cups of powdered sugar equals 25.20 g. Powdered sugar has a density of 120g per cup (120g per cup), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.21 cups of honey would be 71.4 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.21 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 cup of powdered sugar = 120g
- 0.21 × 120 = 25.2g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Powdered sugar settles significantly during storage. Sifted powdered sugar weighs about 100g per cup compared to 120g unsifted - check whether your recipe means sifted or unsifted.
Powdered Sugar at Different Amounts
How powdered sugar scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.21 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.21 cups of powdered sugar (25.2g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Powdered Sugar
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.21 cups | 25.20 g | 26.63 g | 30.26 g |
| 0.25 cups | 30.00 g | 31.70 g | 36.03 g |
| 0.33 cups | 39.60 g | 41.84 g | 47.56 g |
| 0.5 cups | 60.00 g | 63.40 g | 72.06 g |
| 0.75 cups | 90.00 g | 95.10 g | 108.09 g |
| 1 cup | 120.00 g | 126.80 g | 144.11 g |
| 1.5 cups | 180.00 g | 190.20 g | 216.17 g |
| 2 cups | 240.00 g | 253.61 g | 288.23 g |
| 3 cups | 360.00 g | 380.41 g | 432.34 g |
| 4 cups | 480.00 g | 507.21 g | 576.46 g |
| 5 cups | 600.00 g | 634.01 g | 720.57 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.